Low Fat Baked Ziti with Spinach

Baked ziti is a family friendly recipe, especially with sneaking spinach into it.  Andrew didn't seem to notice that it was hidden in there.  This recipe makes enough for 8 people, so you might have some as leftovers. 

Ingredients:

1 lb high fiber ziti

28 oz crushed tomatoes (I used the diced tomatoes)

1 tsp olive oil (I used coconut oil)

3 cloves of garlic, minced

10 oz frozen spinach, thawed (I would think you could use fresh as well)

1 tsp oregano

2 tbsp chopped basil

salt and pepper to taste

8 oz fat-free ricotta

1/4 cup Parmesan

2 cups (8 oz) part skim mozzarella

spray olive oil

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375.  Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with oil spray.

In a large pot of salted water, cook pasta according to the instructions until al dente. 

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, add olive oil and saute garlic.  Add chopped spinach, salt, pepper and tomatoes.  Season with basil, oregano, salt and pepper.  Simmer in saucepan while pasta is finishing.

Once the pasta is done, drain and return to pot. Add the sauce to the pasta.  Add half the mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and ricotta.  Mix well then transfer to the baking pan and spread evenly.  Top with the remaining mozzarella.

Bake for 30 minutes, or until mozzarella is melted and the edges are lightly browned.  (It took about 25 minutes in my oven)

Before going in the oven

After baked

 Served with a small chicken breast

Recipe from Skinny Taste